WARSAW — A man is facing methamphetamine and theft-related charges from two alleged incidents. Melvin Sananta-Slone, 36, 522 North Parker Street, Warsaw, faces charges of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. From a separate incident, he faces theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 17, 2019, a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested following two controlled purchases of methamphetamine conducted by the NET43 drug enforcement team. Brandon L. Warren, 41, 302 N. Bronson St., Warsaw, is charged with aiding/inducing/causing dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony;  aiding/inducing/causing dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman is facing charges after allegedly dropping a bag containing methamphetamine at a school sporting event in Milford.  Amanda Lee Medley, 34, 2508 West Side Drive, Warsaw, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony.  According to the …read more.

WARSAW — Four local women are facing criminal charges after a drug bust at a Warsaw residence. Sheri Alice Courson, 58, 1118 E. Clark St., Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman received a suspended sentence pending her acceptance into work release after dealing methamphetamine and heroin. Rachael Elizabeth Fruit, 27, 547 S. Harding St., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine and dealing in a narcotic drug, both level 5 felonies; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Fruit was …read more.

Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple drug charges following a controlled buy coordinated by the NET43 drug task force. Brandon Charles Kelly, 36, 3648 East CR 500S, Warsaw, was arrested on a warrant dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On Sept. 13, 2019, NET43 drug …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two Syracuse men are facing criminal charges after a drug investigation at a residence. In the first case, John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. In a second case, John Christian was charged …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse woman was recently arrested after dealing 29 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Ashley Marie Fields, 34, 9845 N. Skyline Drive, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. Sometime during April 2019, …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 28, for dealing methamphetamine. Michael Darren Miller, 23, 11314 N. East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. A possession of methamphetamine charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Miller was also …read more.

WARSAW — A Milford man was recently arrested after allegedly dealing four grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with Kosciusko County’s NET43 Drug Task Force. Joseph Alexander Stewart, 19, 208 W. Fifth St., Milford, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On Sept. …read more.

Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

WARSAW — A Warsaw Man was recently arrested on drug-related charges after being pulled over for driving with no working brake lights. Jason Wayne Stromatt, 44, 2566 West CR 250S, Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and driving while suspended, a class A …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Kosciusko County’s NET43 assisted Marshall County Officers and other agencies in an arrest of a South Bend man and the confiscation of methamphetamine on Monday, Nov. 25. According to Marshall County Detective/1st Sgt. Jeff Snyder, Marshall County Officers conducted an operation at the Red Rock Inn Motel in Plymouth. During the operation, 448 …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man received a three-year suspended sentence on Monday, Nov. 25, for dealing more than one gram of methamphetamine in a controlled drug purchase. Thaddeus Gerald Tharp, 38, 608 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, was charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as part …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after dealing more than 9 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Lyndsey Leigh Evans, 42, 111 E. High St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 2494 N. Grandview Drive, Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man was recently arrested after dealing more than 60 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Danny Joe Garman, 45, 1028 Church Court, Elkhart, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. On Sept. 25, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced to three years at the Kosciusko County Jail after dealing methamphetamine. Hannah Elaine Shea, 28, 1815 Hepler Drive, Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On Aug. 7, 2018, an …read more.

Kosciusko County The following person was booked into Kosciusko County Jail:   Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people wee booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested for allegedly manufacturing and dealing methamphetamine and other drug-related charges. David Charles Reed, 46, 9811 N. Majestic Way, Syracuse, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a class …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after officers with the NET 43 drug task force arranged a controlled purchase of methamphetamine. Mark Edward Thurman, 47, 3762 W. Old 30 90E., Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. On June 4, the …read more.

WARSAW — An Ohio woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 12, to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after dealing methamphetamine in Silver Lake. Ashtyn Nicole Demelo, 26, 3598 Grosvenor Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. Charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession …read more.

WARSAW — A Nappanee man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 9, after officers made a traffic stop and found more than five grams of methamphetamine. Joshua Loren Borkholder, 40, 13317 N. CR 700W, Nappanee, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. …read more.

WARSAW — An Albion man was recently arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer on two occasions. Kevin Michael Klaehn, 27, 266 E. CR 400S, Albion, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine and dealing in methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, both level 3 felonies; dealing in methamphetamine, a …read more.

WARSAW — An interdiction detail conducted by NET 43 on Aug. 15 led to multiple arrests in Kosciusko County. Frank Sterling Daniels, 34, Middlebury, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. Kendall Elizabeth Rodgers, 25, Middlebury, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine and possession of a …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart woman was recently arrested after allegedly dealing 14 grams of methamphetamine. Maryjean Emline Howard, 51, 1031 Middlebury St., Elkhart, is being charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. On Aug. 15, the NET 43 Drug Task Force conducted a controlled purchase of …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Following a lengthy, comprehensive investigation, NET 43 officers executed a controlled purchase of 1 oz. of methamphetamine in Silver Lake, on Tuesday. Following the transaction, a traffic stop was conducted on the prime suspect, Cory Krider. The traffic stop resulted in the discovery of an additional ounce of methamphetamine. An interview with …read more.

WARSAW — A local man and woman were arrested after officers found drugs and items in a vehicle commonly used for dealing drugs. Anthony Wayne Miller, 37, 726 Lake City Highway, Warsaw; also showing an address of 111 E. High St., Atwood; is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local man was arrested after an officer made a traffic stop and found items used for dealing methamphetamine. Brent Steven Sherow, 28, 515 Prairie Drive, Syracuse; also showing an address of 1 EMS B61A Lane 5, Warsaw; is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after an officer made a traffic stop and found more than four grams of methamphetamine. William Eugene Harty, Jr., 43, 2441 W. CR 250S 129, Warsaw; also with an address of 313 S. Columbia St. B., Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections on Monday, June 24, after he dropped a gun, causing it to go off and shoot into a neighboring apartment. Joseph Michael Miller, 27, 221 N. Columbia St., Apartment F., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man was arrested after police were contacted regarding a male under the influence of methamphetamine at a residence in Kosciusko County.  Adam Ray Lindley, 23, 6663 West CR 500S, No. 6, Mentone, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman who recently graduated from the Kosciusko County Jail’s inaugural JCAP program was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for methamphetamine charges. Mary Ellen Avery, 51, 409 N. Washington St. B., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man is facing charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a handgun.  Blake Dull, 24, 407 W. Elm St., Pierceton, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine in excess of 10 grams, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine in excess of 28 grams, a level …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, March 11, to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections, with two years suspended on formal probation, after fleeing from officers while having methamphetamine in his vehicle. Michael Lee Manges, 33, 6847 E. CR 1120N, Syracuse, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after officers discovered more than 40 grams of meth in his vehicle. Walter Alan Vitalone Jr., 55, 221 N. Columbia St. Apt. E., Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a residence to deal methamphetamine. Jonathan Carlie Shepherd, 29, 3451 E. Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; residential entry, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was sentenced to nine years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, Feb. 4, in three different cases involving neglect of a dependent and methamphetamine. In the first case, Darren Jay Heinzman, 37, who has had addresses of 4409 E. CR 100S, Pierceton; and 9523 E. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw couple was arrested after a male subject allegedly dropped a gun, causing it to go off and shoot into a neighboring apartment. Joseph Michael Miller, 26, 221 N. Columbia St., Apartment F., Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; …read more.

MILFORD — Patrick A. Belt, 25, 309 S. Henry St., Milford, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 22, after he was initially found unresponsive, became alert and ran in front of an oncoming train, south of Milford. Belt has initially been charged with dealing methamphetamine and held on $5,250 surety and cash bond. Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 14, after officers responded to a tip about a methamphetamine lab. Joshua Loren Borkholder, 39, 13317 N. CR 700W, Nappanee, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine and dealing in a narcotic drug, both level 5 felonies. Charges of unlawful possession of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was sentenced to five years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court Wednesday, Dec. 26, for dealing methamphetamine while children were present at a residence. Jerry Wayne Jilton, 29, 509 Prairie Drive, Syracuse, through a plea agreement, pleaded guilty to dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to 15 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court Wednesday, Dec. 26, in three different cases involving animal cruelty, battery and drug charges. In the first case, Jerrod Wayne Turpen, 33, 3171 Deerfield Path, Warsaw, was charged with battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two were arrested after officers discovered drugs at a residence. Tara Michelle Akers, 27, 957 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Kegan Charles Young, 203 S. …read more.

WARSAW — Two females were arrested after officers discovered 131 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle. Julie Lynn Fillmore, 47, 563 N. Michigan St., Argos, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony. Katryna M. Williams, 34, 1120 Division St., Mishawaka, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man was arrested after making plans to deal methamphetamine in Warsaw. Nicholas John Himes, 40, 2737 N. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On Aug. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Rochester man was arrested after officers discovered 41 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Todd Kenneth Vaughn, 53, 4785 W. CR 475N, Rochester, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of a legend drug, a level 6 felony; possession of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Bourbon man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Friday, July 6, for drug charges that include dealing in methamphetamine. Anthony Demske, 27, 16139 SR 331, Bourbon, was sentenced in five different cases. In three of the cases, Demske was charged with dealing in methamphetamine. In the fourth case, Demske was charged with …read more.

ROME CITY — The culmination of a six-month investigation involving narcotics and stolen items culminated Wednesday, June 27, when a search warrant was executed and arrests made. A search warrant was executed on Park Drive, Rome City. Arrested at the residence at the time of the search and charges were: Glen Jacobs, 42, Rome City, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local homeless man was arrested for attempting to deal in methamphetamine after receiving a package addressed to Bruce Banner of Hulk Industry. Eric Scott McFarland, 37, is being charged with attempted dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and attempted possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. On June 5, officers with …read more.